For an organization operating in the US for less than a year to qualify as a new office, the petitioner must demonstrate that the office is actively “doing business.” The beneficiary should have worked abroad for a continuous year. The intended US operation must support an executive or managerial position, typically evidenced by a lease. The petitioner needs to provide details on the proposed nature of the office, organizational structure, financial goals, U.S. investment size, financial ability of the foreign entity, and its organizational structure. A comprehensive business plan with financial estimates and staff details is recommended. L-1A petitions for new offices are usually granted for a year, with possible extensions based on factors like employee count, cash flow, customer base, and overall business development.